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Massive global IT outage hits banks, airports, supermarkets – and a single software update is likely to blame

Computer systems across Australia and overseas have failed this afternoon after an update was pushed out by global security software provider CrowdStrike.

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Large-Scale Cyber Outages Hit Australia And New Zealand

Cyber outages in Australia and New Zealand impact banking, telecom, airports, and more, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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Slow recovery from IT outage begins as experts warn of future risks

Fault in CrowdStrike caused airports, businesses and healthcare services to languish in ‘largest outage in history’

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CrowdStrike IT outage causes chaos, disrupting airlines, banks, media

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says outage caused by ‘defect’ in software update, rules out ‘cyber incident’.

Al Jazeera

The first published results from Juukan Gorge show 47,000 years of Aboriginal heritage was destroyed in mining blast

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of deceased people, which is used with permission from the Traditional Owners.

The Conversation

Fortescue has put its ambitious green hydrogen target on hold – but Australia should keep powering ahead

Australian mining and energy giant Fortescue announced late on Wednesday that its ambitious green energy goal – to produce 15 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030 – will be placed on hold.

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PBs, tears and Rio memories drive retiring Du Toit

Australian rugby sevens mainstay Dominique Du Toit opens up on her decision to retire after the Paris Olympics later this month.

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Olympic powerbroker Kevan Gosper dies, aged 90

Australian Olympian and Games powerbroker Kevan Gosper has died, aged 90.

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Australian hockey player Matt Dawson sacrifices finger for Paris Olympics

Australian hockey player Matt Dawson has sacrificed part of his finger to ensure his participation in the Paris Olympics. The 30-year-old recently broke his ring finger on his right hand, leaving his Olympic dreams in jeopardy. To compete in his third Olympics, Dawson chose to have the top part of…

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CrowdStrike has ‘issued a fix’ to Windows outage – as it happened

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'You will be identified': text message fraud crackdown

Police are warning criminals they will be caught after six arrests and the seizure of many illegal SIM boxes used to send scam messages to defraud Australians.

AAP

Winemakers need a decent drop of cash to survive

Vignerons have millions of litres of red wine sitting in tanks with nowhere to go, as producers tackle a complex system of levies, an independent report says.

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Australia to simulate arrival of deadly bird flu

Agriculture ministers have agreed to hold a national planning drill to make sure Australia is ready for the possible arrival of the deadly H5 bird flu strain.

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French-born Aussie Fox on hunt for rare Olympic feat

French-born canoeist Jessica Fox says her loyalty lies with Australia as she chases Olympic greatness in Paris.

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Australians affected by MediSecure hack may never know their personal details have been compromised

Prime minister says ‘very significant cyber event’ still under investigation by federal police and he is ‘not aware’ if he is among the 12.9m victims

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Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares: ‘I’m getting the same almost physical response as when I was an athlete’

After the initial freedom of retirement, the Australian cycling great faced a perfect storm of anxiety, personal loss and grief. Now she’s found her perfect job

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Security Features to Look for in the Best Mobile Casinos Online for Australian Players

Online casinos actively use mobile technology to meet the needs of their visitors. In particular, top gaming platforms offer their users both desktop and mobile versions. For example, players can choose a Rocketplay app download or continue to play ...

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Morning Mail: calls to remove kids from police watch houses, arts degrees to hit $50,000, speculation grows around Biden

‘Harrowing’ footage of children in cells sparks demands for action; some students will never pay off their education debt, experts warn

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Yes, we are a more equal society than most, but not quite as mobile as the Productivity Commission suggests. Here’s why

If you listened to the Productivity Commission, you would think Australia was a pretty equal place in terms of income and wealth, and particularly good in terms of equality of opportunity.

Newcastle Herald

Despite sad milestone, don't dream human rights are over

We won't give up: Refugee movement takes heart from Newcastle action

AAP

Renewable energy key to forging 'green iron corridor'

Australia can provide "corridors" of green iron for steelmakers in other countries as coal-fired furnaces become more risky, says a report surveying investors.

The Times of India

Gillan to coach Calicut FC in Super League Kerala

KOCHI: Ian Andrew Gillan, the 58-year-old Scottish-born Australian, has been named the head coach of Calicut FC, the Kozhikode-based franchise in the newly established Super League Kerala.

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From Abbott Elementary to The Bear, here’s where to stream all the 2024 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series

The 2024 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series have been announced – here's where to stream them.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s $50,000 arts degree is here – putting university fees on par with the UK and US

The Hecs/Help scheme was not designed so people making a regular wage remained in debt until death, expert says

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Australian abortion provider says new Google policy will make it harder to advertise services

Tech firm will require global telemedicine services to register with Portland, Oregon-based certifications company LegitScript

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